Digital Logos Edition
This book explores a modern path for the ancient hunger to grow closer to God. By engaging powerful stories of God’s deep connections with people across the country you can grow your own faith and deepen the vitality of your congregation. In these pages you will discover the seven different ways God connects with people through a juxtaposition of God’s powerful work in the world today and the biblical text. While many of us have encounters with God, read to discover which faith practices you can focus on to make the greatest impact in your faith life overall.
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“This book speaks to the spiritual hunger which marks our
generation with insight and creativity. Religious leaders, as well
as those who yearn to feel God’s presence more powerfully, will be
enriched by its inspirational content. It is grounded in scientific
research, the author’s extensive ministry experience, biblical
exegesis, and enhanced by first-person stories. We are invited to
learn how ordinary people are experiencing God in rare and mundane
ways in their everyday lives.”
—Abigail Rian Evans, Charlotte Newcombe Professor Emerita,
Princeton Theological Seminary
“Like a well-blazed trail, Tom Evans provides a clear path to
exploring how we all can come closer to God. It is often assumed
that ministers have all of the answers. Rather than providing
answers, the better approach is to ask the right questions and
listen. Through the use of surveys, focus groups, and Scripture,
Pathways to God provides insight and practical ways to help
individuals and congregations see the light of God around
them.”
—John C. Lefebvre, Professor, Wofford College
“Tom Evans explores ways for the church to reconnect to God with a
goal of spiritual unity. We draw nearer to God by reading passages
of Scripture reminding us that God loves unconditionally, always
‘on full throttle.’ Sharing his adventures out west of Holy
Communion and oneness with God though nature, plus highlighting the
importance of congregational worship, are great examples of helping
the reader find his or her own pathway to God.”
—Paula Black Baker, First Presbyterian Church member, Spartanburg,
South Carolina
Thomas Evans is a Presbyterian (USA) minister. He has served as
a local pastor in Idaho, New York, Arkansas, and South Carolina. He
has also served as an executive presbyter in Alabama and
Georgia.